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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,235

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,953

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelC-MAXRX-8RX-8
TrimHybrid TitaniumBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,275 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,048 $24,458 $24,458
Cargo organizer 115 70 70
All-weather floor mats 175 60 60
Navigation system 795 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo mat   50 50
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo organizer 109 56 56
All-weather floor mats 166 45 45
Navigation system 755 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo mat   36 36
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 1,085 9,465 8,745
Options (change) 1,030 8,101 7,482
Destination 875 560 560
Total Price $29,235 $36,460 $35,740
Total Invoice $27,953 $33,119 $32,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year201820062006
ModelC-MAXRX-8RX-8
TrimHybrid TitaniumBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine141hp I4 H212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,235$36,460$35,740
Adjustments for Features-2,890-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,345$35,410$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$27,953$33,119$32,500
Adjustments for Features-2,763-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,190$32,165$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820062006
ModelC-MAXRX-8RX-8
TrimHybrid TitaniumBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$4,190$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,763-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
ModelC-MAXRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length173.6 in174.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height63.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested290048%
Total Not Requested316552%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested236545%

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